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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,473

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $61,920
Base Invoice $40,196 $58,824
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
AWD 2,150  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Running boards 595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150 0
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
4WD   3,575
Sunroof   995
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
AWD 2,054  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Running boards 565  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Second-row buckets 660  
Second-row high console 144 0
All-weather floor mats 114 67
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,776
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
4WD   3,397
Sunroof   886
Options (change) 8,705 6,640
Options (change) 8,282 6,126
Destination 995 1,195
Total Price $51,790 $69,755
Total Invoice $49,473 $66,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,999
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6380hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$51,790$69,755
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,790$69,045
Total Invoice$49,473$66,145
Adjustments for Features0-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,473$65,472

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$9,040$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.0 in
Length198.3 in207.4 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.0 in78.1 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.6,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in50.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft354.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3103.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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